FFB 21: Davis vs. Trapp PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aristides Cipriano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Beers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cipriano comes to the cage accompanied by Chico Science e Nação Zumbi - Manguetown. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cipriano
vs
Beers

188 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

181 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Plays chess

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aristides Cipriano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shane Beers!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cipriano tries for a takedown but Beers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cipriano paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Cipriano gets the takedown into side control.

Cipriano tries for a kimura but Beers is defending well.
Beers prevents Cipriano from moving into mount.

Cipriano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Beers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Cipriano tries for a kimura but Beers is defending well.
Cipriano tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Beers is looking to regain half guard here but Cipriano keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beers struggling a bit here.

Cipriano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beers has escaped the position, nice work there.
Beers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Cipriano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Beers is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beers stops Cipriano from passing to mount.
Cipriano is working hard here to advance position.
Cipriano is breathing heavily.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cipriano tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cipriano has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Beers is trying to improve his position.
Cipriano tries to advance to mount but can't.
Beers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cipriano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beers is trying to improve his position.

Cipriano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cipriano shoots in looking for a takedown. Beers tries to sprawl out of it but Cipriano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Beers manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Beers moves into the clinch successfully.
Beers is trying to break the clinch but Cipriano has him pressed against the cage.
Beers misses with a knee to the head.

Beers manages to break the clinch.
Cipriano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aristides Cipriano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cipriano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cipriano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beers swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beers stuffs the takedown attempt from Cipriano. Cipriano gets slowly back to his feet.
Cipriano keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown by Cipriano or perhaps it was just good defense by Beers which made him look bad.
Beers wants to clinch up but Cipriano keeps it at a distance.
Shane Beers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cipriano swats away the attempt to clinch by Beers.
Cipriano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beers but Beers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cipriano shoots for a takedown but Beers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Beers. No joy for Cipriano on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aristides Cipriano dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Beers tries to close the distance and clinch but Cipriano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beers tries to clinch but Cipriano moves out of range.
Cipriano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cipriano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beers swivels and escapes.

Beers moves into range and clinches up with Cipriano.
Cipriano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Beers smiles and moves away.
Cipriano keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cipriano drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Cipriano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Cipriano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Beers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cipriano swings around for an armbar but Beers sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cipriano's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Cipriano is looking for a triangle here but Beers uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Beers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Beers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cipriano keeps working.
Cipriano prevents Beers from improving position.
Cipriano manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Cipriano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cipriano keeps working.
Beers works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cipriano is controlling an arm, preventing Beers from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Cipriano sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cipriano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beers's back!

Cipriano is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Cipriano has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cipriano is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Beers knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Beers for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Beers is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cipriano gets his way!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Cipriano tightening his grip on Beers, looking for the choke.

Cipriano seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Beers's chin but Beers turns very nicely into Cipriano's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Beers.

Cipriano is looking for a triangle here but Beers uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cipriano gets back to half guard.

Cipriano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cipriano is looking for a sweep. Beers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cipriano gets full guard.

Cipriano throws his legs up looking for a submission but Beers uses it to pass to side control.
Cipriano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cipriano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Beers tries to reverse the position but Cipriano maintains control.

Cipriano is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Beers has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aristides Cipriano dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Cipriano shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Beers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cipriano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cipriano looking to pass the guard.

Cipriano drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Beers dives on top into guard.

Cipriano working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Beers has passed into half guard!
Cipriano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Cipriano looking for a kimura from the bottom but Beers passes into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cipriano is trying to improve his position.

Beers tries for a kimura but Cipriano is defending well.
Cipriano is looking for a sweep.

Beers tries for a kimura but Cipriano is defending well.
Cipriano is trying to get back to half guard.
Beers tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Beers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cipriano manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Beers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cipriano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Beers.

Beers is trying to work for a kimura but Cipriano is defending well.

Cipriano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cipriano regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Beers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Cipriano working for a triangle but Beers defends it easily.

Cipriano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Beers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cipriano wants to sweep here but Beers controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cipriano working for a triangle but Beers defends it easily.

Cipriano isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Beers stacks Cipriano on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Beers!
Aristides Cipriano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cipriano gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cipriano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Beers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Beers is posturing up here but Cipriano has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Beers tries to roll out but it's too tight and Beers has to tap! Slick submission there by Cipriano!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aristides Cipriano!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Maurizio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manollo Sedano de Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maurizio comes to the cage accompanied by March of the Pigs (Valerna Remix). Sedano de Oliveira has chosen Apaga Mais Não Bate as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Maurizio
vs
Sedano de Oliveira

172 cm
20
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Proof Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mick Maurizio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manollo Sedano de Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maurizio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maurizio misses with a head kick.
Maurizio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sedano de Oliveira blocks a head kick by Maurizio.
Maurizio wants to clinch up but Sedano de Oliveira keeps it at a distance.
Sedano de Oliveira looks for a takedown but Maurizio sprawls well.
Sedano de Oliveira has a takedown stuffed.
Maurizio throws a head kick but Sedano de Oliveira moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maurizio trying to land knees to the body.
Sedano de Oliveira avoiding damage as Maurizio throws knees to the body.
Maurizio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Maurizio pulls guard effortlessly.
Sedano de Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maurizio is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sedano de Oliveira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maurizio could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sedano de Oliveira won't allow Maurizio to get back to his feet.
Sedano de Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maurizio is keeping the position for now.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sedano de Oliveira shoots for a takedown but Maurizio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mick Maurizio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manollo Sedano de Oliveira.
Maurizio pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maurizio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sedano de Oliveira avoids the head kick by Maurizio.
Maurizio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Sedano de Oliveira counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Maurizio's guard now.
Maurizio keeping full guard, as Sedano de Oliveira tries to pass.

Sedano de Oliveira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maurizio is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maurizio has escaped and now he's on top!

Maurizio gets to his feet - Sedano de Oliveira follows without any prompting.
Sedano de Oliveira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maurizio counters with a series of strikes. Sedano de Oliveira will be more careful next time no doubt.
Maurizio throws a head kick but Sedano de Oliveira moves out of range.
Mick Maurizio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sedano de Oliveira shoots and misses

and Maurizio counters by clinching up.
Sedano de Oliveira looks gassed!
Maurizio is stalling here.
Sedano de Oliveira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maurizio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sedano de Oliveira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maurizio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maurizio missing with knees to the body.
Maurizio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sedano de Oliveira.
Maurizio content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Maurizio breaks from the clinch.
Sedano de Oliveira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Maurizio drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Maurizio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Sedano de Oliveira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maurizio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Maurizio stands up and waves to Sedano de Oliveira to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maurizio closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maurizio lands in his opponent's guard.

Sedano de Oliveira has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Maurizio is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sedano de Oliveira.
Sedano de Oliveira tries to improve position but can't.
Sedano de Oliveira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sedano de Oliveira regains full guard. Nicely done.

Sedano de Oliveira is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Maurizio frees his head nicely. Oh but Sedano de Oliveira has switched to an armbar! Maurizio is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Manollo Sedano de Oliveira!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Shurk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Lakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Shurk
vs
Lakovic

175 cm
18
176 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Berserker Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shaun Shurk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sasha Lakovic!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shurk stuffs the takedown.
Shurk lands a head kick. Lakovic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Shurk closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shurk.
Stalling in the clinch from Shurk.

Shurk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shurk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shurk throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lakovic throws a leg kick which misses Shurk's front leg but catches the back leg as Shurk tries to avoid it.

Lakovic clinches.
Lakovic is trying to maintain a safe position but Shurk gets an underhook and turns Lakovic into the cage.

Shurk drags the fight down to the ground.

Shurk working for a triangle but Lakovic defends it easily.
Lakovic preventing the sweep.
Shurk lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lakovic!
Lakovic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shurk had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Lakovic is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Shurk Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Lakovic's back instead.

Shurk goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Lakovic escapes and is now in half guard on top.

Lakovic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lakovic lands strikes from half guard.
Lakovic trying to control the action but Shurk is working from the bottom.
Shurk is looking to control Lakovic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shurk avoid being mounted?
Shurk is trying to stand back up but Lakovic is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Shurk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lakovic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lakovic looks gassed!
Shurk is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Lakovic wants to take Shurk's back but he can't do it this time.
Shurk is looking to improve his position but Lakovic isn't that keen on the idea.

Lakovic is working for a guillotine from mount but Shurk frees his head quite easily.
Shurk wants to hold on but Lakovic pushes him away.
Shurk bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Lakovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shurk stands and throws Lakovic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lakovic takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Shurk lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lakovic down.
Shurk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lakovic keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Lakovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lakovic takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shurk scoring with punches and elbows.
Lakovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shurk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Shurk tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shurk is working Lakovic over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lakovic is looking for a sweep.
Shurk lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lakovic down.
Shurk lands a nice forearm strike.
Shurk wants to control but Lakovic is keeping him busy.
Shurk advances to mount.
Shurk breaks from Lakovic's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shurk connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Shurk looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lakovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shurk lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Shurk trying to control but Lakovic is having none of it.
Lakovic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shurk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lakovic in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Shurk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Shurk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lakovic circles away.
Shurk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shurk is looking to clinch.
Lakovic darts in trying to clinch

and Shurk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shurk.
Shurk landing some decent shots from guard.
Lakovic pulls Shurk in close to prevent any damage.
Lakovic striking off his back but it's not causing Shurk any problems.

Lakovic has his foot on Shurk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shurk works his way back into a safe position though.
Lakovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shurk passes into half guard.
Shurk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lakovic keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lakovic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shurk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shurk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lakovic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ground and pound from Lakovic.
Lakovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shurk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shurk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lakovic is looking to take a break and control but Shurk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lakovic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shurk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lakovic is pressing down on Shurk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shurk is holding on for now.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Lakovic darts in and clinches Shurk up against the cage.
Lakovic looking to stall.

Shurk is trying to trip Lakovic. He has hold of a leg but Lakovic is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Shurk persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Shurk trying to control but Lakovic is working from the bottom.
Shurk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shurk is looking to advance position but Lakovic won't allow it.
Lakovic is looking to control Shurk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lakovic avoid being mounted?
Lakovic gets back to full guard.
Shurk trying to control but Lakovic is working from the bottom.
Shurk stands up over Lakovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shurk advances position into side control!
Lakovic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are battling for position here. Shurk manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shurk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Shurk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shurk keeping moving, preventing Lakovic from controlling successfully.
Lakovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shurk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shurk might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shurk keeping moving, preventing Lakovic from controlling successfully.
Shurk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lakovic's guard.
Shurk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shurk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lakovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shurk throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shurk passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lakovic is trying to get back to half guard.
Lakovic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shurk scoring with punches from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lakovic on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lakovic is not content to let Shurk control the position.
Lakovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Shurk has an Americana. Lakovic didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Shurk is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Shurk hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shaun Shurk!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Aruba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Acton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters had to take extra time to make weight as they missed the initial 155lb limit. Mauricio Aruba came in at 157.7 and Frank Acton came in at 157.8 but after the extra two hours, both guys managed to get within the one pound allowance. No doubt it will have affected them physically though, so let's see if that has an impact on the fight. Frank Acton is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Aruba
vs
Acton

175 cm
19
162 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
21
165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Attliction Inc. - badass sold out last night....

ChillOut Fight Gear
Acton Nutritional Company

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mauricio Aruba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Acton!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Acton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Acton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aruba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Acton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Acton wants to take a breather but Aruba is having none of it.

Acton is looking for a kimura here.
Aruba wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aruba's head.
Acton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Acton looks gassed!
Aruba is refusing to be controlled, as Acton sits in half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Acton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Acton is thwarting Aruba's attempts to control the position.
Acton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aruba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Acton trying to control the position from guard on top but Aruba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Acton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Aruba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Acton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aruba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aruba pulls Acton in close to prevent any damage.
Acton trying to control but Aruba is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acton cracks Aruba with a solid left hand.
Aruba is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Acton wants to pass the guard but Aruba is keeping the position.
Acton wants to control from the top but Aruba keeps moving.
Acton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aruba swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Acton gets to his feet. Aruba looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Aruba closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Acton to the mat! Acton manages to get full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Acton is on top in guard.
Acton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton trying to control but Aruba is working from the bottom.
Aruba controls Acton momentarily but Acton frees himself.
Aruba keeping moving, preventing Acton from controlling successfully.
Aruba looking for a sweep. Not yet Aruba, not yet.
Acton tries to free his leg and advance position but Aruba is retaining full guard.
Acton lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Acton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aruba tries for a takedown but Acton circles away easily

and Acton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Acton stands up out of the half guard.

Acton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Acton is working for a submission of some sort.
Acton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Acton thows a huge punch but Aruba dodges it nicely.

Acton is looking for a kimura here.
Acton is controlling the pace.
Acton is looking to take a break and control but Aruba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Acton dominated that round.
That's time! Aruba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Aruba with a lazy takedown attempt

so Acton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Acton being controlled here momentarily.
Acton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aruba keeping moving, preventing Acton from controlling successfully.
Aruba is trying to control the position but Acton postures up.
Aruba has his hands on Acton's head, controlling the position.
Aruba working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Acton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aruba is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aruba has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aruba stands and throws Acton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Acton tries to buck Aruba off but Aruba is having none of it.
Acton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aruba off and has taken his back!

Acton is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Acton is riding his opponent, not letting Aruba buck him off.
Despite being in a bad position, Aruba is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Acton gets his hands free as Aruba looks to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Acton patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Acton struggling to land strikes to the head as Aruba covers up.
Acton is not going to allow Aruba to sit and survive in this position.

Acton is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Aruba has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Acton looking for the choke but no joy.

Acton has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aruba finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Acton is trying to control here but Aruba has managed to regain half guard.
Aruba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Acton wants to control from the top but Aruba keeps moving.
Acton postures up in Aruba's guard and throws a big left but Aruba blocks it.
Acton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aruba is keeping the position for now.

Acton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aruba looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Acton drops back looking for a leg! Aruba is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aruba manages to kick Acton off! Acton jumps back into Aruba's guard.

Acton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Aruba misses with a double jab.

Acton scores a takedown into full mount!
Aruba tries to hold on but Acton pushes him away.
Acton wants to control the pace but Aruba is squirming around nicely.
Aruba gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Acton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Aruba shoots and misses

and Acton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aruba won't be happy with that.

Acton decides to stand back up.
Aruba fails with the takedown

and Acton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Acton.
Aruba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aruba trying to control the position.
Acton looking to sit in guard and control but Aruba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Frank Acton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Acton keeping moving, preventing Aruba from controlling successfully.
Acton trying to control the position.

Acton has his foot on Aruba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aruba works his way back into a safe position though.
Aruba looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Acton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aruba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Acton working for a triangle but Aruba defends it easily.
Aruba wants to control from the top but Acton keeps moving.
Aruba tries to free his leg and advance position but Acton is retaining full guard.
Aruba trying to control the position from guard on top but Acton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Acton wants to stand up but Aruba is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Acton trying to control the position.
Aruba passes into half guard.
Acton tries to roll over but Aruba keeps him under control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aruba tries for a takedown but Acton circles away easily

and Acton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Aruba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aruba wants to get back to full guard.
Acton sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Acton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aruba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Acton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acton throwing shots but Aruba is blocking nicely.
Aruba is trying to get back to full guard.
Aruba is looking to control Acton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aruba avoid being mounted?
Aruba gets back to full guard.
Acton trying to control the position from guard on top but Aruba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Aruba has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Acton doesn't defend quickly enough and Aruba has managed to lock this one up! Can Acton escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Aruba on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mauricio Aruba!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rex Libris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Everaldo Jorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jorge's choice of entrance music: Evans Entrance. Everaldo Jorge is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Libris
vs
Jorge

183 cm
18
176 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

171 cm
22
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Attliction Inc. - badass sold out last night....

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex Libris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Everaldo Jorge!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorge tries for a takedown but Libris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jorge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Libris lunges at Jorge with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jorge's hand.
Libris blocks a low kick nicely.
Libris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Libris lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jorge backs up against the cage.
Libris fails to land with a series of punches.
Jorge takes one on the button.
Jorge shoots in but no luck this time.
Libris swats away the attempt to clinch by Jorge.
Libris lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jorge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rex Libris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Everaldo Jorge.
A nice combination there by Libris.
Libris tries to bum rush Jorge with a series of wild strikes but Jorge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jorge.
Jorge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Libris tries to avoid it but Jorge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Libris to the ground. Libris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jorge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jorge fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jorge fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Libris lands with a shot to the body.
Libris punishes Jorge's body with a nice straight punch.
Libris works over Jorge's head and body with a nice combination.
Libris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jorge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Libris circles away.
Jorge has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jorge there as he acknowledges the shot.
Libris misses with a few strikes there.
Jorge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Libris as he jumps to the side.
Jorge looks gassed!
Libris misses with a wild combination.
Libris misses with the combination.
Jorge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Libris lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Libris is working the combinations to good effect here.
Libris misses with a wild combination.
Libris displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Libris misses with a two punch combination.
Jorge fails to land the takedown.
Libris cracks Jorge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Libris's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Libris duly obliges.
Jorge shoots in looking for a takedown. Libris tries to sprawl out of it but Jorge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Libris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Libris throws a nice looking combination but Jorge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Libris throws a nice looking combination but Jorge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Libris moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Libris throws a nice looking combination but Jorge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Libris lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Libris lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Libris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Libris misses with a few strikes there.
Libris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jorge slips a jab and a cross from Libris.
A punch combination from Libris misses.
Libris misses with a double jab.
Jorge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rex Libris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jorge tries a head kick but it misses.
Libris stuffs the takedown.
Libris closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jorge.
Libris throws a series of punches but Jorge avoids them all with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Libris. No joy for Jorge on that attempt.
Jorge dodges the punch combination from Libris.
Libris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Libris scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Libris keeps the fight on the outside.
Jorge shoots in but Libris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd cheers as Libris lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jorge doesn't seem phased though.
Libris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jorge.
Jorge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jorge shoots for a double leg takedown but Libris sprawls well. He's pushed Jorge's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Libris scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jorge shoots in but no luck this time.
Libris stalks Jorge and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jorge's face. Jorge staggers backwards, shaken.
Jorge takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Libris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Libris does no damage.
Jorge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Libris misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Libris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Jorge rushes Libris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Jorge jumps into guard, dragging Libris to the mat.
Libris wanted to stand there but Jorge had control of the position.
Jorge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jorge has a closed guard, preventing Libris from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jorge controls Libris momentarily but Libris frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rex Libris dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Jorge shoots in but no luck this time.
Libris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jorge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jorge has a takedown stuffed.
Jorge fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rex Libris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Everaldo Jorge.
Jorge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Libris circles away.
Jorge lands a high kick!
Jorge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Libris swivels and escapes.
Libris is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jorge showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Libris.
Libris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A combination from Libris does no damage.
Jorge looks for a takedown but Libris sprawls well.
Libris throws a series of strikes that have Jorge backpedaling.
Libris looks to land a combination but Jorge avoids it well.
Libris misses with a double jab.
Jorge moves in looking to clinch but Libris pushes him off.
Libris's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Libris duly obliges.
Libris swinging wilding here.
Nice takedown defense from Libris. No joy for Jorge on that attempt.
Jorge is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Libris lands with an uppercut that bounces Jorge off the cage and back into rage.
Rex Libris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jorge misses with a head kick.
Jorge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Libris pinned against the cage. Libris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Libris scores with a jab. Jorge acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Libris misses with a two punch combination.
Libris misses with a series of wild punches.
Libris scores with a three punch combo!
Libris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jorge.
Jorge is looking to clinch.
Rex Libris is winning the standup battle so far.
Libris throws a series of punches but Jorge moves out of range.
Libris stuffs the takedown attempt from Jorge. Jorge gets slowly back to his feet.
Libris lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jorge fails to land the takedown.
Libris swinging wilding here.
Jorge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Libris swivels and escapes.
Libris misses with a few strikes there.
Jorge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Libris does it's job there.
Jorge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jorge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Libris but Libris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Libris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Libris looks to land a combination. Jorge sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Danga de danga de dang - Libris scores with a four punch combination!
Libris throws a series of punches but Jorge avoids them all with ease.
Jorge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Libris as he avoids it easily.
Libris lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Libris scores with a three punch combo!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Libris!
A punch combination from Libris misses.
A nice combination there by Libris.
Jorge takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jorge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jorge slips a jab and a cross from Libris.
Libris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Libris throws a nice looking combination but Jorge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jorge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Libris does no damage.
Libris misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Libris does no damage.
Jorge fails to land the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Libris.
Jorge closes the distance and clinches up with Libris, looking for a takedown. Jorge pushes Libris against the cage but Libris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jorge looks for a takedown but Libris sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jorge closes the distance and clinches up with Libris, looking for a takedown. Jorge pushes Libris against the cage but Libris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jorge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jorge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Libris is fending him off so far but Jorge persists. Nope, Libris circles away and we're back to standing.
Libris misses with a double jab.
Jorge takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jorge shoots for a takedown but Libris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Jorge with that takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Libris.
Jorge dodges the punch combination from Libris.
Libris scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Libris scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jorge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Libris darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Libris swats away the attempt to clinch by Jorge.
Libris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Libris looks to land a combination but Jorge avoids it well.
A combination from Libris does no damage.
Jorge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Libris is fending him off so far but Jorge persists. Nope, Libris circles away and we're back to standing.
Libris lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jorge backs up against the cage.
Jorge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Libris but Libris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Libris as Jorge shoots in.
Jorge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Libris as he jumps to the side.
Jorge misses with a takedown attempt - Libris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A combination from Libris does no damage.
Libris throws a right and a left that Jorge avoids nicely.
Jorge fails to land the takedown.
A left and a right from Libris both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rex Libris dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

No luck for Jorge with that takedown attempt.
Libris scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jorge shoots in for a double leg but Libris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Jorge forces Libris back against the cage and clinches.
Jorge stalling in the clinch but Libris improves position.
Libris has had enough of the clinch but Jorge keeps him there for the moment.

Jorge jumps guard and drags Libris to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jorge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Libris has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jorge is proving hard to escape from.
Jorge trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Libris wants to get up but he can't break Jorge's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Libris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Jorge looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Libris passes into half guard.
Libris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jorge keeps working.
Jorge is doing well to control the position and prevent Libris from advancing to side control.
Libris is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Libris has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Jorge works to full guard.
Jorge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Libris's guard.
Jorge stops Libris from standing up.
Jorge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jorge slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Libris wants to stand back up but Jorge manages to pass into side control.
Jorge trying to control the position but Libris is working away.
Libris is looking to get back to his feet here but Jorge is keeping cool and he's managed to take Libris's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Libris trying to get back to his feet but Jorge is in full control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Jorge has his arm under Libris's chin here. Game over son! Jorge squeezes tightly and Libris is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Everaldo Jorge!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Izzy Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bear Trapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bear Trapp will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Davis
vs
Trapp

195 cm
22
280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

202 cm
18
275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Izzy Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bear Trapp!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trapp throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Davis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Trapp to the mat! Trapp manages to get full guard.

Davis has gone for a leg lock! Trapp slips out almost immediately though and dives into Davis's guard.
Davis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trapp is one step ahead there.
Davis pulls Trapp in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis wants to sweep but no luck.
Trapp tries to free his leg and advance position but Davis is retaining full guard.
Davis controls Trapp momentarily but Trapp frees himself.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Trapp scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Trapp misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trapp.
Trapp scores with a sloppy right hand. Davis should have avoided that one.
Trapp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trapp scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Izzy Davis has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Davis or perhaps it was just good defense by Trapp which made him look bad.
Trapp scores with a hook.
Trapp tests Davis's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Davis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Trapp to the mat! Trapp manages to get full guard.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trapp is keeping the position for now.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Trapp has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Davis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to control but Trapp is working from the bottom.
Trapp keeping full guard, as Davis tries to pass.
Davis stops Trapp from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trapp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Trapp bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Davis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trapp tries to avoid it but Davis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trapp to the ground. Trapp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bear Trapp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown. Trapp tries to sprawl out of it but Davis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Trapp manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Izzy Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trapp displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Davis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Davis drops his hands momentarily and Trapp takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Davis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Davis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trapp keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis trying to mount his opponent but Trapp defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bear Trapp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Izzy Davis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Davis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Davis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Trapp lands with a nice combination. Davis backs away looking to recover.

Davis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Trapp is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Trapp keeping full guard, as Davis tries to pass.
Davis is working hard here to advance position.
Davis working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trapp is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Trapp keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Davisis looking to pass into half guard but Trapp pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Trapp is in guard.

Trapp gets to his feet. Davis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Davis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Davis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Trapp is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to control from the top but Trapp keeps moving.
Davis stops Trapp from standing up.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Trapp is retaining full guard.
Davis stops Trapp from standing up.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trapp is keeping the position for now.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Davis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trapp lands with a cross.
Trapp lands a two punch combo.
Trapp cracks Davis with an open hand slap.
Davis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Izzy Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trapp goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Trapp.
Bear Trapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trapp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trapp scores with a one two! Davis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Trapp moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Trapp scores with a three punch combo!

Davis gets the takedown into side control.
Trapp prevents Davis from moving into mount.

Davis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Davis in side control, throwing shots but Trapp defends.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Davis has hold of Trapp's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Trapp seems comfortable defending it but Davis has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Trapp is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Trapp is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Davis couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Izzy Davis!